A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an MRTPI Associate Director to join a high-performing consultancy operating across the Oxford–Cambridge Arc.
This is a senior leadership appointment, offering the opportunity to take a central role in one of the UK’s most active development corridors. The successful candidate will lead strategic housing projects, manage client relationships and play a key part in expanding the firm’s presence across Bedfordshire and the wider commuter belt.
The Role
This is a role requiring leadership, commercial drive and technical credibility.
Responsibilities will include:
* Leading major strategic housing and land promotion projects
* Acting as senior advisor to key land promoter and developer clients
* Driving business development, winning new work and strengthening relationships
* Managing and mentoring a growing team of planners
* Overseeing project profitability, budgets and resource planning
* Leading Local Plan examination work and growth corridor submissions
* Managing appeal strategies, including inquiry preparation and advocacy support
* Supporting recruitment and long-term team growth strategy
You will be a visible leader in the business and a key contributor to regional market positioning.
About You
* Strong track record in strategic land and residential planning
* Proven leadership and staff management experience
* Strong commercial awareness and fee management experience
This is a genuine opportunity to influence the direction of a business within a major growth market.
All applications will be treated with complete confidentiality.
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